The hostel is beautiful! The Santa Fe/Argentine receptionists bring the hostel to life. I would always come back!
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Delfina Pessonirated 5/5 on August 20th 2025see author reviews
I was worried because it's a hostel, but the staff is incredibly friendly and constantly offers fun activities! There are bars, a laundromat, a pizzeria, and a pub nearby, and it's located right between the West and East stations, making transportation very convenient. However, I didn't know the rooms were shared, so I was a bit surprised.
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박민지rated 5/5 on August 16th 2025see author reviews
Probably the best hostel I've stayed at, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the rooms and facilities were clean.
There is a bar open from ~17:00-22:00, and unfortunately after 22:00 you can't hang out in the outside area (due to noise regulations as I understood it).
I saw some reviews about pillows being bad, but didn't have any issues, I guess that depends per person.
There's a lot to do in Interlaken and surrounding area, the hostel is only a ~15min walk from the train station Interlaken West&Ost, and there's a supermarket close by too.
As a solo traveller, the common areas and bar are were great, and there were daily activities planned as well (bingo, dancing classes, kayaking).
Had a great time here, shoutout to the Aussie bartender.
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Peer vdWrated 5/5 on August 11th 2025see author reviews
This has been my favourite hostel ever! I had the time of my life here, made so many friends and memories for life. A special shout out to Ivan, a member of the staff who I also consider a friend. Made the experience there even better and took some time to hang out and make sure I had everything I needed! The staff are super friendly and want to make sure that you have a great time. Another shout out to Dario for being a great person. Can’t wait to be back!! ❤️ 🇨🇭
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Melodie Paquetrated 5/5 on August 5th 2025see author reviews
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Balmers Hostel, Interlaken
Check in for the vibe—it’s what Balmers does best. The atmosphere is energetic and social, with events happening every night. It’s definitely not the cheapest hostel, but it has everything you need.
The kitchen can get quite busy, so plan your meals accordingly. Our room was a bit small for the price, and while the linens seemed fresh, the duvet and pillows had visible stains, which was a letdown.
That said, the energy of the place made up for a lot. Still loved the live and would recommend it to anyone looking for a lively base in Interlaken.
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Aika Verzosarated 4/5 on August 3rd 2025see author reviews
This is the best hostel i've ever stayed in my life!
The staff was great. Friendly, caring and proactive. They made sure to always have free- fun activities for their guests that included activities around the Interlaken region and also at the hostel.
The housekeeping team makes an excellent work and the place is always clean.
I stayed at a 6-bed female bedroom and the beds were comfortable, you had enough space for secure storage and the shared bathrooms/showers were *always* clean.
The kitchen is amazing, you have everything you need to make the best meals and save money while being in Switzerland.
You can hang out almost everywhere @ the hostel and it's just a very nice place to stay.
Definitely would love to be back.
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carated 5/5 on July 28th 2025see author reviews
The reception staff is helpful. The building is made of wood, so it absorbs noise. The kitchen is spacious. Everyone usually washes their own dishes. The bathrooms are mostly frequented by young people between 18 and 25. The kitchen and bathrooms are cleaned regularly. Since these are mixed-gender rooms, there should be changing rooms. Changing in the shower is very uncomfortable. The pillows are very thin and uncomfortable. They are practically nonexistent. As with all hostels, snoring is a problem. If you snore, please stay in a private room, not a six-person room. There are iron cages instead of closets, and opening and closing them is noisy. They organize daily activities like picnics on the lake and parties, which is very pleasant.
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emine Arated 4/5 on July 27th 2025see author reviews
I’ve backpacked across Europe 3 times and Balmers is by far the best hostel. I’ve stayed at Balmers twice and loved both of my experiences. The hostel is fun, clean, and cozy. There’s a great bar, places to hang out, and the rooms have a lot of space
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Carissa Rodriguezrated 5/5 on July 17th 2025see author reviews
I had a nice stay at the hostel. I booked a private room for my Pet Dog and me. The location is central, it is easy to reach from the train station. There are restaurants around to eat out. They have a big guest kitchen as well. The staff are friendly and accommodating. I would recommend them.
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tuvvi drated 5/5 on July 10th 2025see author reviews
We had a great experience at Balmers Hostel during our time in Interlaken. Check-in was seamless, and a big shoutout to Joel, who was super helpful with local recommendations and transit information.
Since it was our first time staying there, Joel also gave us each a free bus pass for the duration of our stay and we used it every day.
The hostel itself is large and has a quaint, cozy charm, filled with cute trinkets and decorative touches that give it a really warm, welcoming atmosphere. There are plenty of common areas to relax or meet other travelers.
Overall, Balmers is a well-run, character-filled hostel with great service. We’d definitely recommend it for anyone visiting Interlaken!
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Tara Trated 5/5 on July 6th 2025see author reviews
